For any industrial piping or ducting system, it is critical that hangers and supports are correctly spaced. Too much space between supports adds unnecessary stress to your system, causing deflection...

This post was originally published in July of 2017, and has been updated with more information and resources, including a solvent cement joint burst test video.

When installing chlorinated...

“Glue” and “solvent cement” are two words often used interchangeably in reference to plastic piping installation. On a basic level, both accomplish the immediate goal of joining. However, the...

In industrial plants, we often discuss what is being conveyed in the pipe as a function of system design. How a material performs with respect to corrosion and temperature resistance when interfacing...

This post was originally published in August 2017 and has been updated with additional information and resources, including The Complete Solvent Cement Guide.

Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC)...